Front Exhaust Pipe: Assembly

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Assembly
  1. Install each cover to the front exhaust pipe.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)Β 

  2. Install the center exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque:Β 

    42.5 N.m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)Β 

    Fig 1: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Bolts
    G10262937Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor to the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Oxygen Sensor. >
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